A Custard Tart Contender in Chinatown

Ka Wah Bakery is a slice of an older Chinatown, wedged into the new one. It’s a Cantonese-style mom-and-pop, in business since the ’80s, now surrounded by more recent arrivals from Fujian. It’s also the spot to hit for some of the best custard tarts in town. “This place reminds me of the delicious egg tarts I’ve had in Hong Kong,” swears HLing. Lau describes a great flaky crust and luscious custard with just enough sweetness and egginess—probably the best he’s had in Manhattan.